REVIEW: Taken with You by Shannon Stacey

In Taken with You (Kowalski Family #8) by Shannon Stacey has successfully discovered away to extend the Kowalski Family series while keeping it fresh and brand new. Whether you are a seasoned DOOMer or brand new to the series – I recommend this contemporary romance. It struck me as odd that it does not have a Kowalski as a main protagonist but do not worry there are glimpses of those sexy fellows.

When girlie-girl, librarian, Hailey Genest and her friend Tori Burn get separated from their wilderness adventure group while hiking through the woods things seem DOOMed. That is until they are rescued by a ruggedly sexy outdoorsman who just happens to be in the area. Hailey’s character is magnificent; I would believe she was born and raised in Whitford. Shannon nailed the small-town, girl-next-door when she created Hailey.

Game warden, Matt Barnett, is completely at home in the woods. While vacationing at his family cabin in the woods, he stumps across two women lost in the woods, and helps them find their way back to their car. Matt reluctantly discovers that he is attracted to his next-door neighbor. He knows from experience that she is not his type (or that he is not her type).

A true love match between Hailey and Matt seems unlikely. However, the author has once again managed to twist together an incredible opposite attracts love story.

Book Info:

Publication: March 25th 2014 by Carina Press | (Kowalski Family #8)

Hailey Genest has seen most of her friends marry and have babies, and she’s happy for them, but it was a lot easier before she hit forty. She’s spent her entire life in Whitford, Maine, and if she hasn’t found her Prince Charming by now, she has to accept she’s probably not going to. When a new friend suggests they go on an adventure and embrace being single, Hailey agrees.

Surviving in the woods is game warden Matt Barnett’s idea of a relaxing vacation. But when he meets two women in need of help, he leads them back to safety – a task that proves more fun than expected, thanks to a certain hot blonde. He can’t resist pushing her buttons, even though she’s made it clear that the rugged, outdoorsy type just isn’t for her.

Hailey is glad to see the back of her tempting-tour-guide-slash-pain-in-the-ass. When he shows up in her life again, she’s determined to avoid him, no matter how good he looks in his uniform. But that’s easier said than done in Whitford, especially when he’s renting the house right next door…